Dear Lord,
We lift up our dear friend who is grieving. We ask that You would surround her with Your love and comfort during this difficult time. Lord, we know that You are the God of all comfort and that You understand the depths of our friend’s pain. We ask that You would bring her peace and hope in the midst of her sorrow.
We ask that You would give her the strength to endure this trial and that You would be close to her in her time of need. We ask that You would surround her with loving friends and family to support her and that You would be her rock and her refuge.
We ask that You would give her the grace to trust in You and to find comfort in Your presence. We ask that You would help her to see that You are always with her and that You are working all things for her good.
We ask that You would bring her healing and restoration in the days ahead and that You would give her a renewed sense of purpose and direction. Lord, we trust in Your love and Your goodness, and we ask that You would work in our friend’s life in powerful ways.
This is our prayer in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Suggested Bible Readings
Psalm 34:18 ESV
The Lord is near to the brokenhearted
and saves the crushed in spirit.
Isaiah 41:10 ESV
fear not, for I am with you;
be not dismayed, for I am your God;
I will strengthen you, I will help you,
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Romans 8:28 ESV
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
Psalm 23:4 ESV
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
Psalm 147:3 ESV
He heals the brokenhearted
and binds up their wounds.
Matthew 11:28 ESV
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
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